Preview Questions Litigation Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How should a Litigation Lawyer handle pre-trial motions?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Discard the motions entirely if they could delay the trial

Focus only on motions that are likely to be granted, avoiding any challenging ones

Wait until after the trial begins to file motions based on emerging issues

Draft and file motions to resolve issues such as the admissibility of evidence or dismissing certain claims

Question 2: What is the first step a Litigation Lawyer should take when preparing for trial?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Review the case file, identify key issues, and develop a strategy based on facts and law

Prepare opening statements and close the case in the first meeting

Focus on the client's emotional preparation before diving into the facts

Begin by drafting the closing argument without reviewing evidence

Question 3: What is the correct order of proceedings in a civil trial?

Which action should you take?

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Jury deliberation, opening statements, presentation of evidence, closing arguments

Opening statements, closing arguments, jury deliberation, presentation of evidence

Opening statements, presentation of evidence, closing arguments, and jury deliberation

Presentation of evidence, jury deliberation, opening statements, closing arguments

Question 4: What is the primary purpose of shepardizing a case in legal research?

Which action should you take?

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To determine if the case has been overruled or negatively cited

To ensure the case is cited correctly in the brief

To identify jurisdictions where the case has been applied

To identify similar cases for use as precedents in the current matter

Question 5: In client advocacy, how should a litigation lawyer handle challenging cross-examinations of their client?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By attempting to avoid the cross-examination entirely, if possible

By preparing the client thoroughly and ensuring they can testify confidently and consistently

By providing vague answers on behalf of the client to avoid specific topics

By encouraging the client to evade questions that may be difficult or damaging

Question 6: What is the role of empathy in client advocacy during litigation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Empathy only matters in family law cases, not in commercial or civil litigation

Empathy can distract the lawyer from the legal issues and should be avoided

Empathy helps to build trust with the client, allowing for better communication and alignment on strategy

Empathy is not important in litigation and should be replaced with pure legal analysis